Balfour sparks secure holiday pay rise

Electricians employed by Balfour Beatty have secured an increase in their holiday pay.
The 280 sparks will see their holiday pay increase from next year following a campaign by Unite.
The construction union is now calling on all contractors to follow-suit and boost holiday pay rates “in the spirit” of the Joint Industry Board (JIB) agreement.Balfour electricians currently receive full holiday pay, which is based on average pay for 20 days of annual leave, with the remaining leave (up